Warren Russo
Summary
Innovative management professional, combining broad knowledge rangewith advanced communications skills and MBA-level business acumen
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Consultant
WPR Corporate Communications
05.2017 - Current
- Provide professional speechwriting services
- Develop uniquely effective corporate messaging
- Enhance corporate image in all media
- Liaise with customers, management and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions
Acquisition Program Manager
US Government
03.2000 - 03.2017
- Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Demonstrated strong writing and presentation skills to develop briefs, memorandums and analytical reports for clients.
Fleet Logistics Officer
United States Navy
02.1993 - 03.2013
- 7th Fleet Logistics Officer, USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19)
- Managed supply/resupply afloat & ashore
- Supervised logistics functions and operations
- Provided procurement of goods, provision of transportation services, tracking of movement and change to support safe and secure operations.
Chief Copywriter
WPR Advertising & Marketing, Inc.
06.1983 - 03.2000
- Launched a successful advanced-technology full-service advertising agency
- Generated scores of all-media ad campaigns
- Created the full range of marcom materials
- Provided professional and effective press relations
- Wrote advertising copy for all media, exemplifying clients' overarching brand identity and personality
Education
Naval War College
Newport, RI2002
MBA - Marketing
Boston College Graduate School of Management
MS - Journalism
Boston University College of Communication
BA - English
Northeastern University
Skills
- Advanced writing skills
- Business acumen
- Global experience
- Advanced-technology orientation
- Visual Imagery
- Internet technology
- Project Management
- Management Consulting
- Executive Support
- Advertising Initiatives
- Promotional Events
- Strategic Planning
Additional Information
- CIVILIAN AWARDS, DistinguishedAchievement Award, NewEngland Direct MarketingAssociationAward of Achievement,Society for TechnicalCommunicationAward of Merit, Societyfor TechnicalCommunicationMILITARY AWARDSNavy & Marine CorpsAchievement MedalArmy Achievement MedalKosovo Campaign MedalGlobal War On TerrorismService MedalSea Service DeploymentRibbonNavy Reserve Sea ServiceRibbonNavy & Marine CorpsOverseas Service RibbonNATO Medal for Kosovo War
Timeline
Chief Consultant
WPR Corporate Communications
05.2017 - Current
Acquisition Program Manager
US Government
03.2000 - 03.2017
Fleet Logistics Officer
United States Navy
02.1993 - 03.2013
Chief Copywriter
WPR Advertising & Marketing, Inc.
06.1983 - 03.2000
Naval War College
MBA - Marketing
Boston College Graduate School of Management
MS - Journalism
Boston University College of Communication
BA - English
Northeastern University
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